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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 697.01 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 697.01 and 156.56 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 697.01 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/697.01 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 697.01 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 109,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,119.62/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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